Microscopic magnetic fossils found in North Atlantic seafloor sediments may represent components of an internal "GPS system" ...

The new finds help scientists reconstruct ancient sea levels, water temperatures, and ecosystems from millions of years ago.

This documentary traces the entire prehistoric history of Australia, revealing how ancient seas, early reptiles, and powerful ...

New research shows RNA is preserved for longer than scientists had realized. This is the oldest RNA ever profiled.

Scientists have discovered microscopic magnetic fossils, potentially revealing how ancient marine life navigated vast oceans using Earth's magnetic field.

Researchers discovered a prehistoric ecosystem filled with giant marine reptiles, revealing an unparalleled level of food web complexity. Predators that dominated the oceans 130 million years ago were ...

Behemoth, Leviathan, and more: were these mysterious animals of the Bible modern animals, dinosaurs, or something else ...

Scientists have extracted the oldest RNA molecules out of a woolly mammoth, gaining a snapshot into the processes at work in ...

Wadisuchus kassabi is both a new species and the first member of a new genus, or group of species that share physical similarities and an evolutionary line. The species was named after the valley ...

Ancient goats, domesticated millennia ago, reveal surprising intelligence and emotional depth. These curious creatures ...

Scientists say they have unearthed Australia’s oldest known crocodile eggshells, potentially shedding light on ancient reptiles called “drop crocs.” ...

Researchers have evidence that inside shark DNA are single chain antibodies that just might help cure cancer. These flexible, ...